Traffic & Crashes

Hewletts Rd to close for rail crossing repairs

Contractors will soon be carrying out essential repairs to the State Highway 2 rail crossing near the Hewletts-Maunganui-Golf Rds roundabout. Due to the nature... Read More

Coromandel holiday traffic building up

Motorists are being advised to plan their travel as holiday traffic builds up on Sunday afternoon on State Highway 25 between Whitianga and Tairua. "Due to... Read More

Government backpedals automatic speed reversals

The new Minister of Transport has opened the door for public consultation on at least some of the speed limit changes the government said would be automatic. Announcing... Read More

Wharenui Road intersection upgrade starting

Work is set to begin on Monday, February 10 to upgrade and install traffic lights at the intersection of State Highway 30 Te Ngae Road and Wharenui Road. NZ... Read More

Couple's $100 cycle lane fine appeal fails

A Mount Maunganui couple are upset they were fined $100 after council cameras caught them stopped partly on a Marine Parade cycle lane for 'about 20 seconds”... Read More

State Highway 2 speed limit debate rages on

The National-led Government is asking for public submissions on whether to raise the speed limit of State Highway 2 from Te Puna to Katikati from 80km/h to 100km/h. It... Read More

One flown to hospital following SH25 crash

One person, in a serious condition, has been airlifted to hospital following a crash on State Highway 25 near Thames. SH25, the Thames Coast Road, was closed... Read More

SH30 / Wharenui Road intersection upgrade starting

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises work begins Monday (10 February) to upgrade and install traffic lights at the intersection of State Highway 30... Read More

Police appeal information on stolen service medals

Police are appealing for information to reunite a number of service medals with their rightful owners after being stolen during a burglary in Waihi. The selection... Read More

Truck driver charged after passing lane incident

A dangerous passing incident on the Kaimai Range, State Highway 29, last month has resulted in a truck driver being charged. Commercial Vehicle Safety... Read More

Motorists to Waitangi urged to drive with care

Police are calling on all motorists to prioritise safety ahead of Waitangi Day commemorations. In the lead up to Thursday February 6, Police have been out... Read More

Daytime closures on SH2 Waioweka Gorge

Motorists travelling between Matawai and Ōpōtiki on SH2 are advised to plan ahead as daytime closures are scheduled from Tuesday, February 11, to Friday, February... Read More